In this collection we've gathered tips and techniques for prepping for finish and selecting and applying the right finish for a project. You'll get 4 easy steps for a perfect surface prep 7 simple tricks for oil stains the details in water-based dyes and oil finishes...
Woodworking Plans
Find the best woodworking plans, essential tools, and high-quality hardware to bring your projects to life. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced woodworker, we offer carefully selected resources to help you build with confidence.
Fireplace Surround
Make your wood or gas fireplace an even more welcoming presence by adding this elegant frame and panel fireplace surround. Everyone enjoys a warm fire in the winter. But the rest of the year the fireplace tends to get ignored. That can all change by adding this...
Fish Whirligig
Here’s a great opportunity to take a detour from the ordinary and dip your toes in the whimsical waters of folk-art projects. Energy from the wind is directed along the shaft to open and close the mouth of the fish and move the tail from side to side. Bearings seated...
Fishing Net
This laminated fishing net is sure to land your next catch in style. Upon first looking at this fishing net you might think there is some compliacted steam bending involved in its construction. However a simple laminating technique combined with a form is all you need...
Fitting Inset Doors
Achieving a good fit with consistent gaps is a hallmark of craftsmanship. The key to achieving an even reveal is preparation. Make good parts and the gaps will fall perfectly in place (with just a little handwork). What you get: Step-by-step photos Advice on building...
Five-Drawer Desk
This desk has it all — a clean elegant look and some great woodworking all wrapped into a compact and practical package. Some desk projects can be a bit overwhelming — too large to use and too challenging to build. But this desk is designed to be different. It’s...
Five-Tier Display Tower
A display tower is a modern and unexpected alternative to a bookcase that maximizes space and adds interest to your home. A simple project with plenty of style this ladder shelf makes a great addition to an entry hall or den. The tiered shelves combine storage and...
Flat-Screen Media Center
With its modular design and timeless look this media center is the definition of an heirloom -- something you'll enjoy for years. Adapting to changes in technology seems impossible. What's new today can be obsolete tomorrow. Having a media center that allows you to...
Flat-Screen TV Cabinet
Modern lines simple joinery and loads of storage space combine to make this TV cabinet both functional and great-looking. At over six feet this stylish cabinet is wide enough to handle a big TV either sitting on top or mounted on the wall. Down below there’s plenty of...
Flat-Screen TV Lift Cabinet
Now you see it now you don’t. This stylish and practical cabinet allows you to have your flat-screen TV visible only when necessary. Today’s large flat-screen TVs are certainly not unattractive but can be a bit overwhelming when on permanent display. This cleverly...
Japanese Hand Saw
The woodworking tools that every shop needs — a Japanese Hand Saw. This 6 Inch Double Edge Sided Pull Saw by RUITOOL features a Ryoba SK5 Flexible Blade that provides flush cutting at 17 TPI Flush or rip & crosscuts with 14TPI. Comfortable Beech wood handle.
